The Two Brothers (2019)
“The Two Brothers” is based on a true story. André, a Cape Verdean migrant in Lisbon, receives a letter from his father telling him that his younger brother João has had an affair with André’s wife and demanding his return to recover the family’s honour. His father and the entire village pressure him into killing his brother, his friend. A story of conflict between current laws and an unwritten, ancient law – that might be more powerful…
Director: Francisco Manso
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 17, 2019
Cast
Screenplay
- José Fanha (Screenplay)
- Germano de Almeida (Novel)
Cinematography: José António Loureiro
Editing: José Diogo Ferreira
Production: Take 2000
Country: Cape Verde, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Francisco Manso
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Two Brothers about?
- “The Two Brothers” is based on a true story. André, a Cape Verdean migrant in Lisbon, receives a letter from his father telling him that his younger brother João has had an affair with André’s wife and demanding his return to recover the family’s honour. His father and the entire village pressure him into killing his brother, his friend. A story of conflict between current laws and an unwritten, ancient law – that might be more powerful…
- Who directed The Two Brothers?
- The Two Brothers was directed by Francisco Manso.
- Who stars in The Two Brothers?
- The Two Brothers stars Flávio Hamilton, Manuel Estevão, João Paulo Brito, Alexandre Soares, Che Gonçalves, Janeth Tavares.
- How long is The Two Brothers?
- The Two Brothers has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Two Brothers?
- The Two Brothers is a Drama film.
- Where was The Two Brothers produced?
- The Two Brothers was produced in Cape Verde, Portugal.